Publican Review Praises Luther College Band Tours
Luther College Concert Band drew praise from Santa Barbara and Tacoma press. The Santa Barbara News lauded director Carlo A Sperati as a musical magician and the group’s polished finish. Tacoma Tribune praised musicianship and tone, while the Daily Ledger commended rhythm, shading, and choral singing by the band’s forty voices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Luther College
Santa Barbara
Cal
Tacoma
Wash
Santa Barbara News and Independent
Carlo A. Sperati
Our Savior’s Church
Prof. Sperati
the Tribune
Daily Ledged
Horticultural Society Summer Picnic at Harter Home
A Winneshiek County Horticultural society picnic drew about sixty Decorah residents and rural guests to Mr and Mrs John Harter on Pleasant avenue last Sunday. Despite threatening weather the gathering heard remarks from L L Cadwell and Rev G S Lackland, with welcome by County Superintendent Miller and comments from E J Hook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
John Harter
Pleasant Avenue
Winneshiek County Horticultural Society
L. L. Cadwell
Lackland
Welcome County
Miller
E. J. Hook
Harter
Methodist Church
Julia Harter
Decorah City Hospital praised for pleasant surroundings
The Decorah hospital is lauded for its setting with large trees and a valley view, aiding convalescence. Managers have invested to beautify the place, and in the last two weeks many patients, including serious ones, were cared for with cures effected, boosting the hospital's countywide popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Little Four League Schedule Round Robins
The Little Four league lists game dates and matchups from July to August. Decorah, Fort Atkinson, Waucoma, and Calmar host or travel in alternating fixtures, with five dates including July 11 18 25 and August 1 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Fort Atkinson
Waucoma
Calmar
Bluffton Man To Raise Hungarian Pheasants Again
Will Raise More Pheasants Phil Goettlemann of Bluffton township will try again this year at raising Hungarian pheasants. He secured 59 eggs from Game Warden Hinshaw and will place them under hens to hatch before releasing the chicks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil. Goettlemann
Bluffton Township
Hinshaw
Decorah Markets Quiet with Steady Grain Prices
Local markets show little activity as wheat holds at 1.05 to 1.20 dollars per bushel, barley about 50 cents, oats 42 to 43 cents, and corn around 70 cents. Hog prices range from 6.50 to 7.10 dollars, eggs at 1d per dozen, and dairy butter sells for 26 cents.
Little Car's Big Record on Endurance Run
J B Frank, driver of a Saxon, halted at the Republican office after 1302 miles in 32 gallons of gas and 6% quarts of oil. He averaged 40% miles per gallon and one pint of oil per 100 miles. At 13 cents per gallon gas and 50 cents per quart oil, his costs are under a third of a cent per mile for gas and under a fourteenth for oil. The record positions Saxon among leaders, with Frank noting one spill but no major damage.
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J. B. Frank
Frank
Mr. Frank
June Weather Report From Des Moines Bureau
W F Bakers report to the bureau at Des Moines notes June in comparison with 1914. Mean max 74.5, mean min 50.5, overall 62.5. Peak 88 on the 27th, low 57 on the 17th near frost. Rainfall 3.26 inches total, 11 days with rain or traces. Eleven days rainy, 11 clear, 16 partly cloudy, 4 cloudy.
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W. F. Baker
Des Moines
A Helping Bee in Orleans After Tornado
Three weeks after a tornado wrecked Dick Morton’s barn in Orleans township, about forty neighbors and many wives gathered to clean the site. They saved lumber, pulled nails, and stacked materials while women cared for the hungry workers.
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Dick Morton
Orleans Township
County Board Approves Move for New Farm Tenement House
The Board of Supervisors met in session this week to review several bills and sign a contract with John Austad for construction of a new home and kitchen at the county farm. The mover arrived yesterday and the Clem Funke residence will be relocated to the road as a tenement. The county plans to house one or two families from Freport in this building, offering a suitable living space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
John Austad
Clem Funke
Freport
Det Norske Selskap elects officers at meeting
At the meeting of Det Norske Selskab last Thursday evening the following officers were elected: President L. S. Dale, Vice President A. Antinson, Secretary A. A. Lee, Assistant Secretary G. N. Krome. Librarians Hans Olson and D. D. Hexom.
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Det Norske Selskab
L. 8. Dale
A. Antinson
A. A. Lee
G. N. Krome
Hans Olson
D. D. Hexom
Rebekah Convention Held in Burr Oak
The Northeastern Town Rebekah convention met in Burr Oak yesterday with an afternoon business program and an evening of dancing and refreshments. A good sized crowd attended and all reported a very pleasant time.
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Rebekah
Burr Oak
Trip Postponed After Death Delays LaCrosse Fire Meeting
Rescue Hose Company No 1 had arranged to travel to LaCrosse on Sunday to confer with the local fire chief about handling fires. The trip is postponed due to the death of Clark Tyler.
Better Than Life Insurance Ad Claim
An old advertisement touts Chamberlin's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy as a protective measure for families during summer, claiming it is better than life insurance. It urges purchase at Engbretson's Pharmacy and promotes Dean's Regulats as a mild remedy for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlin
Engbretson
Weather Summary for July Storms and Cold Week
The region recorded two major storms and several showers with 2.02 inches rain for the month, plus 0.20 more by yesterday, noted at the Winne shiek County State Bank rain gauge. Temperatures ranged from 62 to 80 degrees, marking the coldest July week in state history with widespread northern-area conditions affecting corn growth at Ben Bear corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek County
Ben Bear Corner
Preps Gr Sede Seed July 6 1915 in Hesper
Long list of social visits and gatherings from Hesper and nearby areas includes Sunday at Geo Wells home, tea hosted by Mrs B M White, and several visits to Decorah. Notes on weddings Opal Dill with Eugene Francis Throst, Gladys Levi with Oscar Garvick, and a death of Rev Harlan C Carter. Also mentions a July 18 lecture by H Waters at the church and many local arrivals and departures.
Climbing Court House Steps Becomes Local Pastime
Dr Conrad with a steamer climbed the court house steps a week ago. Dell Morrison then used his Reo to ascend and nearly reach the court house before turning back. Ole Simonson followed in a Maxwell, completing the stunt neatly. The county crowd notes the unusual feat and the humor of the challenge.
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Dr. Conrad
Court House
Dell Morrison
Ole Simonson
Dell
Maxwell
Builders Progress and Weather Impacts on Homes
Weather over the past week helped some builders with progress though not as much as hoped. Ben Bear’s house is in plastering, E. E. Berg’s is ready for plastering, and Borger Hanson’s house opposite the city park playground is also ready for plastering. Hanson has forms up for a foundation on the adjoining lot, and the framework for J. A. McCusker’s house is rising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Bear
E. E. Berg
Borger Hanson
Mr. Hanson
J. A. McCusker
Narum Couple Celebrate Twenty Five Years Together
Relatives and friends gathered at the Narums Fifth Ward home to mark a silver anniversary. A gift of silver was presented, with two Mrs Narum sisters, Mr and Mrs Opfer, and Miss Clara Narum of Wauken in attendance.
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Narum
Fifth Ward
Opfer
Clara Narum
Wauken
Equity Society Holds Meeting in County Court House
The Winneshick County Society of Equity met at the courthouse last Saturday. No major business occurred besides plans to draft by laws. The group may take over the Farmers' Cooperative society's business and handle hogs.
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Winneshick County Society of Equity
Farmers’ Cooperative Society
Cresco man breaks arm while pulling pipe from well
Ed Miller of Cresco suffered a fracture of one bone in the right forearm last Thursday when a pipe wrench slipped while he was removing a pipe from a well near Burr Oak. The impact struck the palm, causing the unusual fracture.
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Ed. Miller
Cresco
Burr Oak
Weekly Weather Forecast for Upper Mississippi Valley and Plains States
The U S Weather Bureau forecast moderating heat for the next three to four days with widely scattered thunderstorms. The latter half of the week will be fair and cooler across the Upper Mississippi Valley and Plains States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Weather Bureau
Washington, D. C
Mississippi Valley
Plains
Centennial notes of social visits in Decorah area
In the Centennial issue dated July 5 1915 Edwin Ginapp visited Walter Koch on Sunday and many local residents made calls and attended gatherings. The record lists numerous visits among Ginapps Elsers Loflands Ehle rs Crabtrees and others, plus a dance at H Meyers and an operation on Lorene Brohier at Ossian.
Freeport Social Notes and Local Visits
Miss Eva Stohr of Decorah spent Sunday with home folks. Chas Blake of Frankville attended church. A number from our town visited Decorah park. Miss Josie Norttin of Decorah called on Freeport friends. Roy Relf and his mother of Decorah called on Freeport friends Friday. Mrs E Sanaker went to Waukon for a week with relatives. Mrs Sanaker and Mrs P C Delaney visited Decorah friends. Miss Hagar Delaney entertained friends last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Bersheim and family of Pleasant were in town last week. At a school board meeting Miss Delaney was elected teacher for the coming year. Mr and Mrs Julius Tyler and Mr and Mrs Garfield Tyler of Oelwein were visitors. Mrs A K Sweitzer and Miss Beatrice Sweitzer attended the Glermont celebration. Charles Hallmann came from Faribault, Minn. to visit his parents. Mrs C F Bertessa arrived from Chicago for a few weeks with her husband at the Funke home. Mr and Mrs John Rukstad of Florence, S D, visiting Clay Hill relatives, called on Freeport friends last Sunday.
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Rhoe Darling
Burr Oak
Alfred Street
O. L. Street
Nina Johnson
Vera Koppen
Bluffton
Leonard Johnson
Chicago
Birdie Wells
Decorah
John Bryant
Buddy White
H. C. Rowe
Elmer Griswold
Wisconsin
Minnesota
John Wold
Carl Anderson
Cleveland
Ohio
Charles Newcomer
Regal
N. D
Mabel
P. N. Brothen
Harvey
Grand Forks
C. J. Tamnes
Opal Dill
Eugene Francis Throst
Dorchester
Waukon
Gladys Levi
Oscar Garvick
Fairview
Cole
Burns, Ore
Harlan C. Carter
Carter
Hesper
Bro. Carter
Chrissian
Jesus Christ
Edwin Ginapp
Walter Koch
Theo. Rosa
Will Boeckman
Chas, Ginapp
Geo. Brothier
L. A
Lewis Lee
Archie Crabtree
Claude van Wey
Christ Heckman
IL. D. Burrows
Harold Lofland
Postville
Chas. Letchford
Frankville
Boeckman
Will Mullaney
Ossian
Angeline Boeckmann
Carl Sersland
Henry Herman
Herman Lansing
Alfred
Arlen Crabtree
Adam McMullen
Lawler
Steve Allen
Mason City
Lou Spaun
Harold
Anna Daniels
Lucille Allen
Castalia
A. M. Jones
G. W. Rathbun
C. O. Daniels
Leona Schoonmaker
Chester Meeker
Matt Wiltgen
Henry Ginapp
Hemesath
Ed. Youmans
Mary Stevens
Tony Heiman
Evelve
Dubuque
Knute Lee
Carrie
Fred Fehl
Waterloo
Louise Schroeder
Herman Schroeder
Walker
L. D. Burrows
Isaac Dutt
Theodore Rosa
J. J. Rosa
H. T. Meyer
Herman Rckward
Alfred Anderson
Taylor
Wis
M. J. Klein
Insurance Company of
Des Moines
Joe Ehler
Rae Runkle
James
Eleanor
Lakefield
Jackson
Heron Lake
Minn
Lorene Broihier
Jim Harvey
Lucile
Vera Allen
George Crabtree
Archie Jones
Alma Crabtree
Eva Stohr
Chas. Blake
Josie Norttin
Freeport Friends
Roy Relf
E. Sanaker
P. C. Delaney
Garfield Tyler
Oelwein
R. Tyler
A. K. Sweitzer
Beatrice Sweitzer
Glermont
Charles Hallmann
Faribault
Stina
A. Hallman
C. FP. Bert
Notice to Bidders for St Wenceslaus Church Roof
Notice is given that bids for reshingling the roof of St Wenceslaus church at Spillville will be received by the undersigned up to 6 o'clock pm on Saturday July 17 1915. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. The board may reject any or all bids. Signed by Rev J P Broz president L J Benda secretary and Ant Balik treasurer.
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St. Wenceslaus
Spillville
J. P. Broz
L. J. Benda
Ant. Balik
Cured Pimples and Eczema with Dr Hobson's Ointment
Advert shows Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment claims to cure skin blemishes and eczema leaving skin clean and soft. It cites hundreds of thankful letters and urges trying one box, sold by druggists for 25 cents and 50 cents. It also mentions Dr Thomas' Eclectic Oil as trusted relief for injuries and skin issues.
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Dr Hobson
Ela
Thomas
Eclectic Oil
Names and families enjoy a social gathering ad page
The fragment lists several individuals including Archie and Clarence, Will Crabtree, Henry Ginapp, Isaac Duff and wives, Will Duff and wives, Mrs. L. D. Burrows, Mrs. Ed. Allen, Mrs. Anna Daniels and Nellie, Theo, Rosa and Chas Allen enjoying a fine time. An unrelated ad promotes Dean's Ointment for eczema with a 50¢ price, noting it is safe for children.
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Archie
Clarence
Will Crabtree
Henry Ginapp
Isaac Duff
Will Duff
L. D. Burrows
Ed. Allen
Anna Daniels
Nellie
Theo
Rosa
Chas Allen
Soldier recalls bullets mowing men down at front line
A soldier recounts the barrage that mowed down troops and explains he did not shelter behind a stump. He says stumps were unavailable for the officers, highlighting the chaos and danger of combat.
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Luther
Horticultural Society Meeting
the City Hospital
Little Four League
Decorah Markets
Saxon
The
Selskab
County News
John Welch
Geo. Wells
Caroline Becker
B. M. White
Miss Nelson
Mike Tawnee
Dave
Centennial
J. A. Robinson
Eis Home
H. Waters
Waters
Couse
Bernatz
J. Stoskopf
Alex. Grinna
Edw. Drew
James Price
P. Jensen
Dick Bucknell
Vere McKinney
Guy Hallman
Leonard Palmer
Society of Equity
See
Freeport
Gouraud
Ferd. T. Hopkins & Gon
Great Jones St
New York
Dean
Rexak Excl
Dno
G. Schimming
E. J. Parman Sewaer
Meritol
the National Bank of Decorah
ENA
Highland Township
Babcock
Rock Spring Co-Operative Creamery CO
J. J. Bjerke
Sec’y
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